MIS DEVELOPER IN STELLENBOSCH

Our client has implemented an integrated suite of software applications including JIRA, Confluence, Alfresco, Bitbucket and Sage X3 collectively called the Management Information Systems (MIS) in support of the business processes and information requirements. Further development, customisation, consolidation and application enhancement is required to improve the functionality and efficiency of the current set of MIS suite. Primary duties: • Develop, test and deploy custom solutions for MIS systems • Develop and test interfaces between the different applications to support the information and business requirements • Participate in needs identification and analysis with assistance of the MIS manager • Script writing (Linux) and development of reusable templates • Install, configure servlets, test, maintain, monitor and upgrade the MIS systems • Test environment setup and upgrades • System health monitoring and support • Server maintenance (Linux and Windows) • Provide user support and third-party application support on MIS systems (Jira, Confluence, Wiki, Alfresco, Bitbucket, etc.) Knowledge / Skills required: • Programming languages: Java, PHP, C++, Apache Groovy (programming and scripting language) • OS Linux any of the following: Centos, Ubuntu, Redhat • Relational Database: MySQL • Web Servers: Apache Tomcat, or Apache Web • Web development: HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, JSON (Data Format), XML, VTL • RESTful web services • Bash and Linux scripting Beneficial / Advantageous: • Visual Basic • Experience in JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket and Alfresco • Microsoft Server and Microsoft SQL • Source control: GIT • Docker, Hyper-V Creation Education and experience: • IT Degree, Diploma or relevant Certifications plus min 2 years relevant experience in a similar role Personal attributes: • Analytic thinking with a problem-solving approach • Enquiring mind ability to think outside the scope of what is required and eager to learn • Be a team player • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to confidently interact with all stakeholders Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 201989 subject heading or email body. Committed in maintaining diversity in its appointments, Surgo considers all applications in respect of its Employment Equity (EE). Surgo reserves the right not to make any appointments based on required criteria standards not met. All applications received are deemed active for a period of 3 months from date of submission. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful and we encourage you to reapply. Job Reference #: 201989